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John Harold Kander (born March 18, 1927) [1] is an American composer, known largely for his work in the musical theater. As part of the songwriting team Kander and Ebb (with lyricist Fred Ebb ), Kander wrote the scores for 15 musicals, including Cabaret (1966) and Chicago (1975), both of which were later adapted into acclaimed films.
John Kander, the composer half of the legendary songwriting team, Kander and Ebb that has produced Cabaret, Woman of the Year, The Act and the incomparable Chicago, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on March 18, 1927. Kander began studying music as a child and in his early career worked as a conductor and accompanying pianist for many productions.
Jun 12, 2023 · Jodie Comer won best leading actress in a play for “Prima Facie.” Alex Newell of “Shucked” and J. Harrison Ghee of “Some Like It Hot” became the first out nonbinary performers to win Tonys. And...
Nov 25, 2015 · Broadway Composer John Kander Reflects On A Career Of 'Hidden Treasures' November 25, 20151:29 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. 36-Minute Listen. Playlist. Kander and his partner, Fred Ebb, wrote the...
Apr 4, 2023 · The 96-year-old composer of “Chicago” and “Cabaret” is making a brand-new start of it with “New York, New York,” his 16th Broadway musical. John Kander at home on the Upper West Side. His latest...
Apr 19, 2023 · Music Interviews. 'Fresh Air' pays tribute to the music of John Kander and Fred Ebb. April 19, 20232:12 PM ET. Heard on Fresh Air. Terry Gross. 34-Minute Listen. Playlist. The new Broadway...
Nov 23, 2023 · Broadway legend John Kander on Chicago and why he's still writing at 96 - ABC News. ABC Arts. / By Anna Freeland. Posted Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 9:26pm, updated Thu 23 Nov 2023 at 1:26am. John Kander and Fred Ebb's musical Chicago is one of the most popular of all time, and it's about to return to Australia. (Getty Images: Jack Mitchell)
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